25-10-126. Penalties for unwarranted hospitalization or denial of rights.
(a) A person who willfully causes the unwarranted hospitalization of any individual under this act is guilty of a felony punishable by a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) or imprisonment not exceeding five (5) years, or both.
(b) A person who willfully denies any individual any of the rights accorded to him under this act is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) or imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months, or both.